Question

An electron on an energy level has an energy of 16.32 x 10−19 J. It moves to another level by absorbing 5.4 x 10−19 J of energy. Which of the following descriptions most likely explains what occurred?
The electron moved down to an energy level and has an energy of 10.92 x 10−19 J.
The electron moved down to an energy level and has an energy of 21.72 x 10−19 J.
The electron moved up to an energy level and has an energy of 10.92 x 10−19 J.
The electron moved up to an energy level and has an energy of 21.72 x 10−19 J.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

An electron on an energy level has an energy of 16.32 x 10−19 J. It moves to another level by absorbing 5.4 x 10−19 J of energy. Which of the following descriptions most likely explains what occurred? (5 points) a The electron moved down to an energy level and has an energy of 10.92 x 10−19 J. b The electron moved down to an energy level and has an energy of 21.72 x 10−19 J. c The electron moved up to an energy level and has an energy of 10.92 x 10−19 J. d The electron moved up to an energy level and has an energy of 21.72 x 10−19 J.